The distance between Canterbury and Windsor is around 138km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Canterbury to Windsor by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Slough.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Heathrow Airport London T5.
There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Windsor by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £17 ($20).
The distance between Canterbury and Windsor is around 138km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Canterbury and Windsor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Windsor is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £17 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Windsor. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington and Slough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.
South Eastern Trains Service, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line and South Western Railway run train services between Canterbury and Windsor. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canterbury and Windsor. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Heathrow Airport London T5. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and Windsor. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Windsor. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Slough. instead which will take 1h 40m.
The closest major airport to Windsor is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Windsor. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Canterbury and Windsor. The distance is around 144km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 40m | £55($65) | hourly | 151km (94 miles) |
Train via London Victoria | 2h 45m | £46($54) | hourly | 138km (86 miles) |
Bus | 3h 50m | £14($17) | every 3 hours | 157km (98 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £17($20) | on demand | 144km (89 miles) |
South Eastern Trains Service
Elizabeth Line
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Windsor offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.